Gaylord Opryland
Travel Industry Sales Team
Tina Abellanosa
Director of Travel Industry Sales
Team Member Since 1998
Tina joined Gaylord Opryland in 1998. She started as a Sales Assistant and worked her way up to her current role as the Director of Travel Industry Sales. Prior to joining Gaylord Opryland she worked as Special Events Manager at Merv Griffin Resorts & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ. She earned her degree in Marketing and Psychology in the Philippines. Tina likes to kayak with her husband, recreational shooting and loves to read books.
tabellanosa@gaylordhotels.com / 615.458.2821
Michelle Johnson
Sales Manager
Team Member Since 2008
Originally from Chateaugay, New York, Michelle comes to us from Walt Disney World where she served as Lead Management Coordinator in Orlando, Florida. She is a graduate of Plattsburgh State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management. A couple of her greatest achievements are being Mom to two beautiful girls and running two half marathons.
mjohnson@gaylordhotels.com / 615.458.2831
Jenni Koval
Sales Manager
Team Member Since 2012
Originally from Canisteo, New York, Jenni joined the Travel Industry Sales team at Gaylord Opryland in 2012. Jenni has been in hotel sales since 2004 after graduating from the University of Memphis earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. Jenni loves to spend time with her dachshund Corky and enjoys reading in her spare time!! Her favorite time of the year is Fall as it reminders her most of her hometown!
jkoval@gaylordhotels.com / 615.458.2880
Joe Luffman
Sales Manager
Team Member Since 1984
Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Joe has been with Gaylord Opryland since 1984 where he has worked in various departments such as Housekeeping, Reservations, and Sales for the last 15 years. Joe is a collector of many things, but his favorite item to collect is Salt & Pepper shakers. He also enjoys listening to his many albums.
jluffman@gaylordhotels.com / 615.4582846
Kim Cheek
Service Manager
Team Member Since 1988
Originally from Winston Salem, NC, Kim started her career with Gaylord at the Opryland USA Theme Park. She moved to the hotel and worked in various departments from Room Service, Conference Services, and Tour and Travel for the last 15 years.
kcheek@gaylordhotels.com / 615.458.2839
Lane Rusher
Service Manager
Lane started with Gaylord Opryland in March 2016 where she was first a Front Desk agent and then a Sales Assistant before joining the Tour & Travel family. Originally from Evansville, Indiana, Lane earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and moved to Nashville with her cat Nigel shortly after graduating from the University of Southern Indiana. She loves reading classic novels, practicing her cooking skills, and anything that involves being outside and enjoying nature.
lane.rusher@gaylordhotels.com / 615.458.2817
Chris Widner
Service Manager
Originally from Fort Wayne, IN, Chris started her career with Gaylord Opryland in 2016. She worked as both a Front Desk Agent and Celebrity Services Agent before making her way to Tour and Travel. Chris graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership. In her spare time, she likes to paint, workout, FaceTiming with her nieces and nephew, and try out the newest restaurants in Nashville.
cwidner@gaylordhotels.com / 615.458.2849